Best speaker Magazine Issue 2 - December 2017 | Page 3

EDITORS’ MESSAGE
Best Speaker is a voyage, where great public speakers are born and
where great leaders are made . It’s the voyage where the contestants
explore new horizons while the distinguished organizing committee
members dare to set up the best stage amidst all storms. In an era
where technology brings information to our fingertips, the Best Speaker
Contest unveils the essence that still lies in speaking your heart out and
the Best Speaker Magazine reveals the gist of pouring your thoughts
into words.
The pages of this magazine reflect the smiles, dedication and
hardwork of the Gaveliers who have been diligently working to bring
this magazine to life. The Best Speaker magazine is an endeavour
on its second year is an extension of the contest itself, providing the
space for both professionals in the field along with club members to
freely express themselves. The University of Kelaniya Gavel Club is a
platform which produces not only eloquent speakers who could inspire
an audience, but also attentive listeners, prolific writers, proofreaders,
interviewers and graphic designers. Every single pixel of this magazine
bears witness to this.
We would like to acknowledge and extend our gratitude to Prof.
D.M. Semasinghe, Vice-Chancellor, University of Kelaniya and Prof.
Chamaru De Alwis, Director, Career Guidance Unit for their immense
support. We extend our heartiest thanks to Dr. M. P. Deeyamulla, Senior
Treasurer of the club and our mentor Mr. Sujith Bandulahewa who have
been with us throughout the voyage. We also mention our deep sense
of appreciation to the key personalities whom we interviewed for their
valuable time. We would be neglecting our duty if we don’t profuse our
thanks to Gavelier Chamodhi Ravihansi, the President of the University
of Kelaniya Gavel Club and Gavelier Thushan Madhusanka, the
Project Chairperson of Best Speaker 2017, who entrusted us with the
task of bringing this magazine to life. Finally, we shower our heartfelt
thanks to each and every Gavelier who was in the backstage.
To conclude the editors’ note, we would like to mention that this
magazine is a reach out to all the hands which shake on holding the
microphone. Hold tight even if it shakes. Sit back and witness the
glamour of the grand finale of Best Speaker 2017 and see you holding
the microphone at Best Speaker 2018.
ZHULFAA ZHULFICAR
CO-EDITOR
CHAMAKA RANASINGHE
CO-EDITOR